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The manager of the fishery cooperative that Yuzu visited posted on the website where they sell some local products. I am so glad that the program brought renewed attention to them (and hopefully Ofunato in general, fisheries is a huge part of their livelihood and different industries and family businesses got affected). I made a thread on twitter with some ways to help, but a great way to help is actually sharing the link to the News Every video that was posted on NTV YouTube Channel, watching the video, giving a like and leaving a comment so that it gets engagement and becomes more visible on YouTube.

It's very, very easy! Just select the monthly subscription option. There is a promotion for first tims subscribers so it's only 300 yen the first month! You just need to provide your name, nationality, email and create a password to create the account, then you enter you credit card info.

*Machine translation, Japanese to English, inaccuracies exist* Paid Article [1] Yuzuru Hanyu – “The Discovery of the 2-6-2 Rule”[2] Yuzuru Hanyu, Professional Skater 2025/06/09 We now live in an era where both the information we seek and the information we don’t seek are easily visible. The internet has rapidly spread, and social media has made it so that anyone can share information. On the other hand, fake news overflows, and during disasters, misinformation spreads. Precisely because we can easily “connect,[3]” I think the world has become one where it’s hard to know what to trust.

Yuzuru Hanyu – “The Discovery of the 2-6-2 Rule” Written by: Yuzuru Hanyu, Professional Skater 2025/06/09 Media: Bungeishunju Plus, Monthly Magazine Source: https://bunshun.jp/bungeishunju/articles/h10052 (paid article) More information: @YUZURUOfficial_ "If you'd like, please take a look, even just part of it! I hope it can become even a tiny hint for anyone feeling suffocated!"

Special Interview Encounter with Nova - On the "Echoes of Life" TOUR (P.27-30) On December 7 last year, Yuzuru Hanyu turned 30. Now in his third season as a professional skater, he continues to grow in presence. We spoke to him about his latest tour, "Echoes of Life." Interview and text by Takaomi Matsubara "I want to cherish most what moves my heart." Echoes of Life - A Journey of Growth with Nova Ice Show Report 1 Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd “Echoes of Life” TOUR (P.32) Following 2023’s GIFT and the 2023–2024 tour of RE_PRAY, the third chapter of Yuzuru Hanyu’s ICE STORY project, Echoes of Life, began on December 7, 2024, in Saitama. This report covers the opening performance at Saitama Super Arena and the final performance held on February 9, 2025, at LaLa Arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba — A Story of “Life” and “Fate” Woven by Yuzuru Hanyu at 30 “Please, believe in it, accept it, and move forward.” Message from Yuzuru (February 9 – Chiba, Final Performance) (P.40) “I want to believe in my own heart and my own sense of justice, and keep moving straight forward.” Live Voice From the group interviews at the Saitama and Chiba shows, we bring you a carefully selected set of Hanyu’s words (P.42) Saitama Performance (Dec 7, 2024 / Saitama Super Arena) Chiba Performance (Feb 9, 2025 / LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY) Special Interview Jeffrey Buttle "Piano Collection[1]" & "Ballade No. 1". (P. 44-45) We spoke with choreographer Jeffrey Buttle about his work on two highlights of the "Echoes of Life" TOUR - "Piano Collection" and "Ballade No. 1". Interview & Text: Akiko Tamura "Notte Stellata" The exhibition program "Notte Stellata," which also lends its name to the show itself. Performed to a piece titled in Italian meaning "Starry Night Sky," it was dedicated as a prayer for repose. Ice Show Report 2: Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025 (P.46) From March 7th to 9th, 2025, "Yuzuru Hanyu Notte Stellata 2025" was held at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi. Together with fellow professional skaters and special guest Mansai Nomura, Yuzuru brought hope to the disaster-stricken region. Yuzuru Hanyu × Mansai Nomura: A Dance of Prayer by Seekers of Truth “If this becomes the opportunity that leads you to offer support, I would be truly happy” Message from Yuzuru Hanyu (P.56) Live Voice Mansai Nomura (P. 58–59) This was Mansai Nomura’s first time performing in an ice show. At the group press interview, he reflected on his experience collaborating with Hanyu. Live Voice Yuzuru Hanyu ‘MANSAI Bolero’ and ‘SEIMEI’ What are Hanyu’s thoughts about the two programs? Special Column 3rd Year of notte stellata (P.60) Alongside “ICE STORY,” “Yuzuru Hanyu notte stellata” has become a lifelong work for professional skater Yuzuru Hanyu. We look back on the third performance and explore Hanyu’s thoughts. By Takao Matsubara “I skated while thinking, ‘I want to deliver this to everyone.’” Special Report Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Support Charity Performance —Challenge— (P. 62-63) On September 15, 2024, a charity show was held in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Yuzuru Hanyu and other performers joined local people in delivering hope through their performances. Photos: Toru Yaguchi Live Voice Words Delivered to the Disaster Area (P. 68–69) In a press conference held after the performance, the skaters shared their thoughts on what they poured into their performances. Special Interview Yuzuru Hanyu × Haier / AQUA A Shared Passion for Relentless Challenge (P.70) Yuzuru Hanyu has been appointed brand ambassador for home appliance brands Haier and AQUA. We spoke with Mr. Kazuaki Kajiyama, Executive Officer and CSO of AQUA Co., Ltd., and Head of the Strategic Division. Interview & Text: Editorial Department A Comrade Who Keeps the Flame of the Soul Burning Special Interview Costume Designer Taketoshi Hara Costume as a Stage Set (P.74-75) In the Haier/AQUA commercial, the blue and white outfits worn by Yuzuru Hanyu sparked much attention. We spoke with designer Taketoshi Hara, who was in charge of creating the costumes, about the intention behind the designs and stories from behind the scenes. Special Column The Path of a Professional Skater (P.92-93) Two and a half years have passed since Yuzuru Hanyu’s press conference in July 2022, where he announced his decision to become a professional skater. Since then, he has continued to walk a path unlike anyone else’s. Weaving the “ICE STORY” on a New Stage TRANSLATION NOTES:

This machine translation of the interviews compiled on Tai is also available on this link if you want to read it on the go.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Tai AERA - Words of Yuzuru Hanyu recorded by AERA (P.1-10) 2018 “I love skating. That honest feeling hasn’t changed since the beginning.” He saw a clip of himself in fourth grade saying in an interview, “Because I love skating.” He says he thought, “What a cheeky kid,” but it also helped him reconnect with his roots. 2022 “When people watch my ice shows, I want them to feel, ‘I’m happy.’” Forward. Higher. His determination to put everything he has into what he must do has not changed. Now, as a professional figure skater, he’s wholeheartedly preparing for a stage where he can share joy with his fans. “I feel like I’m alive because skating is in my life.” Yuzuru Hanyu: The Beginning of His Professional Journey A month and a half after his press conference announcing his move to the professional world, Yuzuru Hanyu gave an exclusive interview with AERA in early September. “I’m like a tuna fish.” The words sound humorous, but behind them lies his earnest love for skating and for those around him. “There is something I simply want to show on the ice” I feel like “I am alive” — On July 19, 2022, you announced your move to professional skating. Has anything changed for you emotionally in the two months since? “I wouldn’t say I feel relieved or at peace at all. Becoming a professional feels like I’m a rookie again. I’m really focused on doing what I can, doing it properly. And right now, that alone has me completely overwhelmed.” (P.10-17) 2023 “I realized—I’ve really only done figure skating.” That’s what Yuzuru Hanyu said thoughtfully, choosing his words with care in this exclusive interview. It’s been about a year since he turned professional. And yet, the evolution of Yuzuru Hanyu, the performer, shows no signs of slowing down. Yuzuru Hanyu: The Driving Force in His Second Year as a Pro Exclusive Interview “Right now, I really feel a strong sense of possibility.” Last summer, Yuzuru began his journey as a professional skater. He took on a series of unprecedented challenges—and succeeded in ways no one had seen before. Looking back at the year in which he stepped onto a new stage, he speaks about the horizon that’s come into view. “I want to keep the joy of skating and the happiness of being able to express myself” Year Two as a Professional: Exclusive Interview After making a spectacular debut with the first-ever solo ice show in figure skating history, Yuzuru Hanyu surprised everyone again by choosing the Tokyo Dome—a venue never before used for figure skating—for his next solo performance. Then came a show steeped in remembrance and prayer, where he conveyed emotions he had long held inside. (P. 18-20) 2024 "After all, it's frustrating when I can't give a good performance." A photo session with photographer Mika Ninagawa for the first time in a year finally came together. In an exclusive long interview, Hanyu spoke about the ideals he pursues. Yuzuru Hanyu: And the Journey Continues Exclusive Interview: "In pursuit of a receding ideal" Hanyu has entered his third year as a professional figure skater. Looking back on the unprecedented challenges he has taken on, he spoke about what he has gained and what he envisions for the future. (P.21-24) Beyond the Point Where Two Ideals Cross Yuzuru Hanyu Speaks About the “Heart/Soul” 「心」 —In sports, it's often said that shin-gi-tai (心技体: heart, technique, and body) are important. Today, we’d like to ask you about the “heart”—your thoughts related to the mind and spirit. Yes, thank you. I’m happy to talk about that. (P.25-28) “Everything I can bring out with this body, this brain, this soul” Yuzuru Hanyu talks about "technique" —This photoshoot involved various setups and costumes, and was done in a range of situations. During the shoot, music was playing in the background, and what left an impression was how your expressions and body would immediately react the moment you heard the sound. Yeah, I do react to sound after all. When I’m thinking, “with this set, this costume, this makeup,” I sometimes wonder, “Is this song right for it?” So sometimes I try not to match the music too much, and other times I think it’s okay to match it. I kept shooting while thinking through things like that. (P.30-31) YUZURU HANYU X MIKA NINAGAWA AFTER THE SESSION YH: When I got this offer from Mika-san, I felt like I had to accept it. Even if it was tough (laughs).

"Hanyu Yuzuru Photo Book Tai" (AERA special edition / special box) Release: March 21, 2025 Info: https://publications.asahi.com/news/2082.html This is a permanent collection of photos that selects the best of the best from the approximately 5,000 shots taken so far by Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa in 18 situations since she first photographed Yuzuru in 2018. The special box includes: - Large photo book with selected past photos and unpublished shots, including a new photoshoot of the Blue Roses (a 2024 --after Yuzuru's 30th birthday-- re-enactment of the 2018 photoshoot) - Booklet with a reprint of previous interviews with Hanyu conducted by AERA (2018, 2022, 2023, 2024) - Special Calendar with photographs by Ninagawa and numbers handwritten by Yuzuru. - Behind the Scenes DVD In 2024, AERA had released the special editions: Shin (心)--"heart/soul"--, and Gi (技)--"technique." Tai (体) means body and the three books together make reference to the combination of shin-gi-tai (心技体: heart/soul, technique, and body) in sports and physical forms of expression.

THE BOOK Echoes of Life (full) *Machine translation from Japanese to English -Inaccuracies exist!* CONTENTS S1. Awakening and the beginning of the journey / M1. First Pulse S2. Manifestation of power and the budding of life / M2. First Cry ~ Circulation S3. Leadership and knowledge / M3. Utai IV - Reawakening S4. Love, victory and justice / M4. Mass Destruction - Reload- S5. Introspection and self-exploration / M5. Piano collection S6. Change of fate / M6. Ballade No.1 in G Minor. Op.23 S7. Strength and a new perspective / M7. Goliath (2024 Remix) S8. Harmony and balance / MB. Aqua's Journey (Piano Solo Ver.) S9. Desire, awakening and hope / M9. Poem Eclipse/blue S10. Overcoming fear / M10. 『GATE OF STEINER』 S11. Joy and Rebirth/ M11. 『Danny Boy』 S12. Integration and Completion / M12. "Poetry of the Soul of All People" EC1. Let Me Entertain You / EC2. Ashura-chan / EC3. "MEGALOVANIA" / EC4. "SEIME [this part of the book only has photos] Wonders of Nova VGH-257 CREATORS INTERVIEW / SHINYA KIYOZUKA x YUZURU HANYU CREATORS INTERVIEW / JUN TAMUKAI CREATORS INTERVIEW / MIKIKO BACK STAGE [this part of the book only has photos] YUZURU HANYU INTERVIEW [Nova’s Message] All machine translated chapters HEREThe link makes it easier to edit to fix errors and add additional explanations when needed.

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Be mindful that these are a machine translation from a Chinese fan translation available on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. It is a translation of a translation, language nuances from the original Japanese source cannot be identified. Source: https://weibo.com/ttarticle/x/m/show#/id=2309405175382243934594&_wb_client_=1 Video Director: Jun Tamukai Inerview

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* KISS & CRY special edition Yuzuru Hanyu -THE STAGE4- CONTENT Special Interview Encounter with Nova - On the "Echoes of Life" TOUR Ice Show Report 1 Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 3rd “Echoes of Life” TOUR Live Voice From the group interviews at the Saitama and Chiba shows, we bring you a carefully selected set of Hanyu’s words Jeffrey Buttle - Piano Collection & Ballade Ice Show Report 2: Notte Stellata Message from Yuzuru Live Voice: Mansai & Yuzuru Special column: 3rd year of Notte Special Report: Noto Peninsula Charity Performance Yuzuru Hanyu × Haier / AQUA Costume Designer Taketoshi Hara Ice Show Report 3: Fantasy on Ice 2024 in MAKUHARI Special Column: The Path of a Professional Skater MACHINE TRANSLATION from Japanese to English of all the articles ON THIS LINK if you want to read on the go (the content is the same as the translation below)

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.05.22 Source: https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/contents/Y3JpZDovL3BsYWxhLmlwdHZmLmpwL3ZvZC8wMDAwMDAwMDAwXzAwbHhiajZ6Znc=?pit_git_type=PIT Available for free (using VPN) until June 18, 2025. Machine Translation of NumberTV #21 Yuzuru Hanyu Before you read!!! Machine translation based on very imperfect machine transcription using MS Word dictation. Inaccuracies exist! Use this as a very general reference!

*Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.05.22 Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/865808?page=1 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20250522192623/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/865808?page=1 PART 1 - "I felt fear, or more precisely, despair," Yuzuru Hanyu opens up about the many times he’s hit rock bottom in his skating life: “I wondered if I had no room left to grow…” NumberTV, May 22, 2025, 11:07 Text by Takaomi Matsubara; Photos by Kiichi Matsumoto A childhood without a training environment. And a struggle with injuries. Whatever trials he faced, he continued to overcome them. A special article from the documentary program NumberTV produced by "Sports Graphic Number x Lemino". [First published in Number issue 1120 , now on sale [Talking about his failure point] Yuzuru Hanyu "Even when he was attacked by fear and despair"] *Machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2025.05.22 Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/865809 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20250522042047/https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/865809 PART 2 -Yuzuru Hanyu reflects on a skating life full of rock bottoms—why he never used the word “setback”: “I’m the type of person who can’t live unless I overcome things.” NumberTV, May 22, 2025, 11:08 Text by Takaomi Matsubara; Photos by Kiichi Matsumoto The Moment When All Your Hard Work Crumbles The example he gave was an injury he sustained during an official practice session at the NHK Trophy in November 2017. It was later announced that he had "damaged the lateral ligament of his right ankle." It was a serious injury. “How should I put it… it felt like everything I’d worked so hard for was collapsing.”

NumberTV: The point of failure - The reason I looked forward at that time Episode #21 Yuzuru Hanyu "I want to burn that scene into my mind." Streaming available from May 22nd to June 18th, 2025 Two consecutive Olympic gold medals, four consecutive Grand Prix Final gold medals, two World Championships, and recipient of the People's Honor Award. Yuzuru Hanyu is the greatest figure skater of all time, who has captivated the world with the overwhelming beauty and strength he displays on the ice. Behind this glittering career lies unimaginable suffering and conflict. The closure of his home rink, which he was powerless to prevent, and life in an evacuation shelter after the Great East Japan Earthquake. And the greatest tragedy of his skating career, brought about by a single jump just before the Pyeongchang Olympics, where he was aiming for his second consecutive gold medal. The many struggles and "points of failure" he has faced since childhood, which he has rarely spoken about until now, are revealed in this film. (From Lemino) 38-min Interview available on the streaming platform LEMINO. 7-min video showing the beginning of the interview available on Sports Graphic Number official YouTube Channel

*machine translation, inaccuracies exist* Based on Japanese transcription by @yuuzuuruusubs (twitter). Endnotes added for additional context. 2023.10.06 Rebroadcast: May 16th, 2025. https://plus.nhk.jp/watch/st/e1_2025051625623?t=229 Premiere: October 6th, 2023 Part 1: Koichi Domoto x Yuzuru Hanyu Switch Interview (NHK E) Hanyu: Good morning. Domoto: Thanks for your hard work. Thanks for your hard work. Sorry, today… Hanyu: No, not at all. Likewise. Thank you in advance. Domoto: Thank you in advance. Narrator: This time on Switch Interview, KinKi Kids’[1] Koichi Domoto and professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. Their special conversation will be delivered over three weeks.